Garbhan Coughlan

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Garbhan Coughlan
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-01-24) 24 January 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Cashmere Technical
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2014 Limerick 26 (4)
2013Athlone Town (loan) 22 (5)
2014 Limerick 2 (0)
2015 Athlone Town 15 (4)
2016–2017 Limerick 26 (7)
2017–2020 Southern United 47 (29)
2020–2021 Canterbury United 14 (6)
2022– Cashmere Technical 64 (101)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Garbhan Coughlan (born 24 January 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for New Zealand team Cashmere Technical.

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Early life

Coughlan was born in 1993 in the Republic of Ireland. He attended university in the Republic of Ireland. [1] He grew up in Limerick, Republic of Ireland. [2]

Career

Coughlan started his career with Irish side Limerick. In 2013, he was sent on loan to Irish side Athlone Town. [3]

Style of play

Coughlan mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed. [4]

Personal life

Coughlan has worked as a youth manager. He is the brother of Irish footballer Ronan Coughlan. [5]

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References

  1. "The Irish footballer making waves in Christchurch". metronews.co.nz.
  2. "'It's surreal': NZ striker ranks with Ronaldo, Mbappé". stuff.co.nz.
  3. "Coughlan to sign out with a bang - Roddy". westmeathindependent.ie.
  4. "Club's newest Irish recruit ready to strike". odt.co.nz.
  5. "Ex-League of Ireland star Garbhan Coughlan enjoying football and freedom in New Zealand". irishmirror.ie.